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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.67, 619.18 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.67, 619.18 and 262.13 is: 361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.67 : 619.18 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.67/619.18 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.67x = 619.18 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.67x = 162,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,306.55/448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.75

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